Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Miami HeatHeat
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 31 | 25 | 24 | 107 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 32 | 31 | 19 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Heat 112-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.